PROJECT COORDINATOR
Closing date: 27 December 2010
Location: Ethiopia – Somali Region
CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica) is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, South Sudan, Somalia and implementing a variety of health-related projects.
CCM has just been granted a EU three-year project, focused on strengthening reproductive health care services for refugees and local communities in Somali Region – Ethiopia, and it is looking for a Project Coordinator to be based in Filtu (Liben Zone – Somali Region). The project foresees a close and active collaboration between CCM and its partners, the Somali Region Health Departments, UNHCR and ARRA (Administration for Refugees and Returnees Affairs).
Contract duration: one year (possible extension)
Start date: January 2011
Job description
The Project Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the intervention, in all its technical political and managerial components.
S/he ensures the proper application of the organization and donor policies and guidelines in terms of visibility, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
In collaboration with the Country Representative, s/he is in charge of the selection and recruitment of the local staff.
Moreover, s/he is responsible for:
the management of human resources appointed to the project;
the management of the project budget, including cash flow, monthly fund requests, budget amendments, and financial report;
the project procurement, following the organization and donor guidelines.
The Project Coordinator is reporting to the Country Representative.
Requirements
Post-graduate degree in relevant field (e.g. public health, reproductive health, social science, gender based violence) or substantial equivalent experience;
8 year of relevant work experience, of which at least 5 in managing complex health programs in a humanitarian context;
Proven high level skills in program coordination, management and supervision;
Strong administration skills with proven experience in budget management and accounting;
Previous experience and understanding of Somali context is advisable;
Previous experience with refugees is an asset;
Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
Proven leadership, problem solving and organizational skills with flexibility and patience;
Ability to work under stressful conditions in isolated areas;
Familiarity with EU regulations and policy is an asset;
Fluency of both written and spoken English
Italian language is an asset;
Confident and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
How to apply
How to apply
Please send motivation letter and CV with references to
recruitment@ccm-italia.org Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information on the organization, please visit the website at
www.ccm-italia.org.
Reference Code: RW_8BCMYZ-85